The Grove, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 4RB
Harden's says
Bristol harbourside veteran Severnshed has made way for this newcomer, which will benefit from the locations and outside terrace of its predecessor. Now under the ownership of Sunshine Capital group, the new "relaxed lounge and pub" will serve "classic dishes done well" according to chef Ross Gibbens (ex-Wellbourne), with "fish and chips, steak and chips, pasta dishes and more favourites" on the menu.
Harden's survey result
Summary
There’s no doubting the amazing location of this riverside restaurant: one of the South West’s last remaining 19th-century transit sheds (and FKA the Severnshed), it was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, designer of the city’s impressive suspension bridge, and later hosted the first exhibition of a then-unknown artist by the name of Banksy. These days the attractive space, also with terrace seating, attracts praise (including from Jay Rayner, who found it “shipshape and Bristol fashion”) for its “varied menu” of “hearty dishes” (burgers, pork chops, fish ‘n’ chips); the worst anyone had to say about this year was that dishes range from “excellent to ok” – and the same reporter would “definitely go back”, so hey!
Summary
“Really a little gem in Bristol”: the former Severnshed has morphed, post-pandemic, into an “amazing place that has bags of character and history”, being set in a boatshed designed by Clifton Suspension Bridge engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel (and also hosting a well-known eatery with a River Café chef in the ‘90s, and an exhibition by Banksy in 2000). Too limited feedback for a rating, but reports say Ross Gibbens now turns out “really competent food using SW ingredients priced sensibly” (and with a particular nod to St Mawes seafood); minor quibble: “the interior is a bit of a barn so wait for good weather and get a table on the terrace”. Need more convincing? Jay Rayner called it “a delightful place to be” in a 2022 review.
Summary
This August 2020 newcomer in the docks replaces the long-standing Servernshed brasserie and aims for the style of a ‘relaxed lounge and pub’ while serving a menu of staples. No reports as yet, but – with the splendid waterside location and outside terrace of its predecessor – it sounds like a similar package for a relaxed bite.
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Owner's description
Prices
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| Wine per bottle | £0.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
The chef
Altin has been our Head Chef at Harbour House for over year and he comes with a breadth of over 20 years experience in all fields of cuisine, ranging from Mediterranean to modern British classics. With his close relationships with our local suppliers, Altin ensures that our menus are constantly updated with the latest seasonal produce.
Harbour House Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Enjoyable combination of waterside city centre location, interesting menu with well sourced ingredients, accomplished modern bistro cooking and welcoming service. Only criticism is whilst housed in an attractive historic boat shed it suffers from being noisy due to lack of soft furnishings."
The Grove, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 4RB
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
